Popocatepetl The Mexican Utrecht in Wijk 06 Binnenstad

Ugh, this wasn't good! The menu has been stripped down considerably, certainly compared to 10-20 years ago. Where are the tacos, for example?!? The burritos and enchiladas were tasteless, the fajites extremely greasy. A nasty little bowl of coleslaw (?) on the side and a bowl of lukewarm rice. No beans, no guacamole, absolutely nothing! No wonder only a quarter of the tables are occupied - and on a Friday at that…

Delicious food! The Quesadilla is especially highly recommended.

Amazing food and cocktails! The decor is brilliant, featuring vibrant Mexican styling, although I found it a bit too dark inside, but it still creates great vibes. I had both the Classic & Frozen Margarita and the Long Island Iced Tea; they were all spot on and expertly mixed. The food offered a variety of authentic flavors that made for a fantastic meal. Service was okay, but the place was busy, so I understand the pace. Highly recommended for a lively night out with top-tier drinks and genuine Mexican cuisine.

Had a delicious meal here! Via Social Deal. The meat on the chicken wings, chicken burrito, and beef enchilada was tender and flavorful. And friendly service. :)

Decent service and nice atmosphere but uninspired food. Somewhat dry, very little sauce, kind of boring.

Very good restaurant, nice service, and very lekker food

Great food, a bit on the expensive side though, but just tasty. The atmosphere is good too!

Went with my girlfriend, delicious food, super cozy atmosphere and a very nice Spanish-speaking waitress.

We went for a few sharing dishes!! We each had the taco del dia, a quesadilla, and the snack platter. Super tasty, pleasantly cool inside, and a nice place to sit!

We went for a few sharing dishes!! We each had the taco del dia, a quesadilla, and the snack platter. Super tasty, pleasantly cool inside, and a nice place to sit!

Meal was tasty and owner of the restaurant is very kind. The ambience is also so good.

We were very surprised by the great atmosphere hidden behind the unassuming entrance.

Really nice place, nicely decorated and friendly staff. The food, however, was very disappointing. The sticky chicken wings were not properly grilled, the skin was still very soft. And the amount of BBQ sauce was quite overpowering. The fajitas were also bland, poor quality tortillas and dry chicken. They really could have used a bit of sauce/gravy. Potentially a nice place, but the kitchen could definitely dot the i's and cross the t's. The churros for dessert, on the other hand, were very tasty and tasted fresh.

Very friendly staff and very tasty food, so we enjoyed ourselves very much.

The food was not good, the flavors were tasteless, the staff unforgettable, poor quality and service, and expensive prices. I am not coming back here!

What a disappointment. If your frame of reference is based on Mexican food in Mexico or the US, then you will be extremely deceived here. I am a huge fan of Mexican cuisine, but this was terrible. We ate here via Social Deal and the menu was extremely meager. The meat options were pork, chicken, or ground beef. Not even marinated stew or anything like that. Truly not a single dish was edible. This is really for the average Dutch person from a village who has never eaten Mexican food. No flavor, not spicy, a disaster. Taco Bell is better. Don't be naive and read the reviews.

Booked via Social Deal. Nice atmosphere, good food, and friendly service.

A good Mexican restaurant with a great atmosphere

Delicious food, friendly service, cozy atmosphere.

On October 31, I picked up food from Popocatepetl Utrecht and, while eating, found a large piece of hard plastic in my dish. This led to a dangerous situation in which I choked and temporarily lost my breath. What makes it even more disappointing is the way this was subsequently handled. Instead of taking responsibility for such a serious incident, it was initially dismissed with an offer of free food and drink, which is completely disproportionate to what happened. It is concerning that a situation can apparently arise where such material ends up in food. Even more concerning is the way this is handled towards the customer. I had expected more professionalism and responsibility here.

Back to Popocatepetl in Utrecht after many years because we were craving Mexican food. It's fantastic that this restaurant is still here; for over 40 years! The food was really tasty, generous portions, and it's also nice that you can choose a whole menu for 18 euros. You can still eat out here for a reasonable price, and the service is super friendly. Oh yes, and Corona from the tap! In short, I won't wait so long to go back again. Definitely worth a 5 star rating for quality-food comparison.

On October 31, I picked up food from Popocatepetl Utrecht and, while eating, found a large piece of hard plastic in my dish. This led to a dangerous situation in which I choked and temporarily lost my breath. What makes it even more disappointing is the way this was subsequently handled. Instead of taking responsibility for such a serious incident, it was initially dismissed with an offer of a free drink, which is completely disproportionate to what happened. It is concerning that a situation can apparently arise where such material ends up in food. Even more concerning is the way this is handled towards the customer. I had expected more professionalism and responsibility here.

Had a very tasty meal with Social Deal! The staff was friendly and the food was served quickly. Definitely recommended!

Quite busy but had a delicious meal. Good cocktails too!

This restaurant offers Mexican influenced food, plenty of options to choose your own variation within dishes such as different types of enchilada and fajita including fish and vega options. The atmosphere is cozy but it can be loud and feel crowded because of the spacing of seats/tables. Despite this I do enjoy coming back here every now and then, either with a group or just two people.

Not terrible by a long shot, but a bit plain and lacking in spice

RECOMMENDED! I booked dinner spontaneously through Social Deal. Then I read the reviews and was a bit skeptical. But... It's a super cozy restaurant! The service was super fast and very friendly! The food was excellent! Do it if you're in the mood for delicious Mexican food in a nice atmosphere with great staff!

The website advertised a student menu, but when we arrived, we were told it wasn't available. After much insistence, we finally got the menu. The food was meager, and our female server, though pleasant, was taken over by a rude young man. A shame, because it looks like a cozy place. If you're looking for an affordable meal, go to Florin, which is across the street. And if you want Mexican food, try another Mexican restaurant; this one was quite disappointing.

Had a delicious meal with good service

It was truly a great experience, delicious food, good and friendly service and a nice atmosphere, highly recommended!

We had a delicious meal through Social Deal. The portions were truly ample, the food was tasty and beautifully presented. The service was excellent, friendly, and helpful. The decor is nice, though a bit noisy at times, but that's due to the guests. The photo shows fajitas in the foreground and enchiladas behind them. One tip: be aware of the rather high step when entering (and leaving); a yellow marker would be a good idea!

Good food and very friendly staff! And an impressive wall of horseshoes.

Had dinner with Social Deal. Excellent value for money. Margarita was delicious. Cozy atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. Thank you, Josie, for a wonderful evening!

I've had the worst experience ever with a restaurant. The food was terrible. Zero taste, rice was cold (probably frozen before). Poor presentation. I can easily make 100x better at home. The service was bad as well. It seems they are hardly trying to kick out the guests.

Delicious food and highly recommended

I got the Spicy Salmon without the beans, which made it five tortilla chips with a piece of salmon. I really wanted the cod, but it was out of stock. So I went for the vegetarian option, which was unfortunately very bland. The jalapeños were the only flavor. The edge of my brownie was burnt, and even though I removed it, it didn't improve the final bite. The lemonade was good, though, and the waitress was super friendly.

We have been there 2 years ago and everything was good. Thats why we decided to come back for a dinner this time but it seems something has changed. Our food was tasteless and the meat in the burger was already 4 times dead cooked

The food was delicious. It was hot and fresh, and the price was excellent for the amount. The staff were friendly.

What a wonderful place this is in Utrecht! The owner, chefs, and staff are fantastic. The food is just like in Mexico! ¡Thanks!

It was delicious, friendly staff, nice theme and great food!

Good food, nice staff, no photos on the menus. Overall I loved it

OH MAN.... THE CLASSIC MARGARITA!!!!!

The place looks very nice, and I've had a few good meals in the past. Unfortunately, I fell into a Social Deal trap, where the owner only thinks about offering the lowest possible quality. The waitress indicated that offering three courses for a low price was the most important thing. They skilfully stripped this down, something even a gas station would be jealous of. The dishes were truly minimalist, lacking any flavor or spice besides the cheese and jalapeño peppers. The burrito was truly pitiful, half-filled, and completely tasteless. Even for a Social Deal, every euro was too much! After the main course, we decided to pay, cut our losses, and definitely won't be back. Also, a tip: clean and replace the bottles; they were incredibly dirty. This is incredibly poor advertising for your business, and a real shame because of the attractive appearance.

Nice place and good food (could use some more spices though). Slow but friendly service.

Fantastic place. The best mexican food I had in the Netherlands.

2nd visit June 2025: Another great visit here. Delicious nachos, wings, enchilada and fajitas. 1st visit September 2023: Great food, super atmosphere, friendly service. It was very busy and we chose to take a small bar table for some snacks and drinks, rather than take up a dining table. The quesadias and chicken wings were fantastic. The Mexican Margarita was delicious!

Ate here through a social deal. The food was okay, but not authentic at all. Dutch-style Mexican, which means bland flavors and no real Mexican flavors at all. Even Taco Bell is better than Popo these days. But even better, go to a real Mexican restaurant, which is also in town. I don't recommend this place. The lemonades were good, though.

The design is very nice. Food quality is ok, but overall expensive to the price. Service ok, expected Latin people rather than Dutch owner

Enjoyed a delicious meal with a Mexican atmosphere.

Nice atmosphere and we had a great Mexican dinner

We found this place by chance as the other restaurant we had booked wasn't great. We were impressed as the food was really nice and the drinks too. Highly recommend and it is now our safe spot when visiting Utrecht!

It had been a while since I had eaten here, but I was very disappointed about the quality that had clearly deteriorated. The menu is limited and not very authentic. What surprised me most was that we got the "salsa" with our nachos in a cardboard container, apart from the fact that there was little sauce, the paper container made the sauce just run through the soggy bottom. The food was fine but the price-quality ratio is not worth it to me.

The food was made from good quality ingredients, and everyone was friendly but it wasn't authentic and really lacked seasoning or spices. Also, it was very very loud.

Nachos with pulled pork: quite small and didn’t have much pulled pork. Cocktails quite expensive for the size. Enchiladas with carne estofada: super good!

Delicious food. Dutch atmosphere.

We used to really enjoy visiting this restaurant in Haarlem, so we were excited to try the Utrecht location hoping for a similar experience. Unfortunately, it didn’t meet our expectations. The food didn’t seem fresh—more like it had been reheated—and the burger tasted like a cheap frozen patty with a dry bun. Service was okay, but could have been warmer and more attentive. A bit disappointing overall.

After more than 40 years, I visited Pocacapettie in Utrecht again. As far as I can remember, the same quality and originality of the delicious Mexican dishes.

Top place for Mexican food. Service and price/quality are very good. Highly recommended.....

My favorite place to go for enchiladas. Whatever filling you chose, it always comes fantastic. Additionally, they have great moctails.

Delicious food in a pleasant, busy restaurant

Great spot, delicious food and very friendly. Would come again. IPA beer is quite expensive tho

The place was very busy so if you go you should definitely make a reservation ahead of time. The food was good, the cocktails were great, and the service was exceptional, largely because of Catalina's positive attitude, flexibility, and desire to assist in the best way possible. We had a very enjoyable dinner thanks to her!

The best food we had were the starters. The main dishes were quite bad. We had the bacalao and shrimps enchiladas, and they were quite bland. For this quality, the food is way overpriced, and the drinks menu doesn’t come with a price, so they can overcharge you at the end. Overall quite a disappointing experience that makes me wonder if the good reviews are written by people that are not familiarised with Mexican food.

I must say that it has been 15 years since I regularly ate here. We went back together again last week via Socialdeal, but absolutely everything has changed. In the past you couldn't make a reservation and the restaurant was packed with all kinds of Mexican stuff, you couldn't get enough of it. The food was deliciously authentic and spicy. Now it is a stylized, so-called hip restaurant and the food is bland, soggy and just not tasty. First we received the wrong card instead of the sun social deal card. I ordered the burritos with stew, they used to be tasty, full of seasoned stew. Now I got 2 burritos filled with vegetables and stew in a watery sauce, they don't make it spicy anymore because of the "Dutch taste" and I got a basket with bottles of Tabasco to make it spicy myself. The Pina Coladas were "out", the staff was friendly, but for me a disappointment, I won't go there again; very sad.

Popocatepetl (Popo Utrecht) is an absolute delight! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The food is consistently delicious – bursting with fresh flavors and authentic spices. The fajitas are sizzling, the enchiladas are cheesy perfection, and the margaritas are expertly crafted. The staff is always friendly and attentive, making sure you have a fantastic experience. It’s a perfect spot for a fun night out with friends or a casual dinner. Highly recommend!

Food is bad, cold and tasteless. Lots of fat in the Beef. Management not good either. Manager not really nice either

Food was fine, fresh and of good quality. Could just be a bit spicier and spicier.

The chicken of the Pollo fagitas had a lot of fat and the tortillas for the fagitas and burritos were so cheap quality, the service was really slow, the salt shaker got broken on one of the dishes and the waiter didn’t care to help fixing it or anything, we needed to separate the salt from the food as much as possible. Cocktails were good

Blessed Margerita. Oh yes, the food is also good ;) the choice at Social Deal promotion is also excellent.

First waiting 45 minutes even though you had a reservation, then things didn't go very smoothly and portions weren't great. Could have cooked better at home for such a price.

An excellent Mexican restaurant, despite the crowds, excellently hospitable service. Is a card with a little bit of everything, everything of high quality. Also tasty desserts. I also liked that frijoles were served. Reservations recommended.

Good and tasty food. The cocktails are highly recommended!!

A nice Mexican food place near center of Utrecht. Margaritas were a treat. We tried the mezcal and the traditional. The mezcal margarita had a smoky flavor 😋. We split the snack platter and barbacoa between the two of us and ended with the churros. It was just right.

Very tasty Mexican, nice atmosphere. Close to the center, yet not touristy

Last visited a few years ago and had a fantastic impression. Tonight I thought it was so-so. Service was top notch.

Nice place where you get good food for a "normal" price these days. 3 courses and 2 drinks under €50,- delicious Mexican food!

The exterior does not do justice to the interior of the restaurant. It was busy during our visit. Very busy. We were 9 people. Once at the table, we were quickly helped by a beautiful lady who knew her stuff. The food was served quickly. It took a little longer for the drinks to be served. There was only 1 person behind the bar and he was also making delicious cocktails. He could have used some help. Delicious food.

Delicious 3 course menu. Was very tasty. Service very friendly. Cozy place.

It took a very long time for us to be helped and for the food to arrive.

Great food, nice cosy atmosphere. Quick and attentive service, especially for Utrecht

Good food and friendly service!

Always good food and good service

Good food, price quality very good! Went for dinner twice, and were helped very well by 2 girls. Service creates a good atmosphere and faster satisfaction. You don't often see anymore where all servers are friendly. All in all a good place with good food

The place is nice, it has several vegetarian dishes and some can be ordered vegan. The food was good but I didn't love it.

Nice location. Nice atmosphere. Really delicious food. Not expensive. Staff really very nice.

Mediocre food and rather fast service. We got the idea of ​​being looked away because you have a time slot. I didn't think the food was great either (vegetarian), I could have made something like that at home. Shame!

Nice atmosphere in the restaurant and delicious food

You can definitely enjoy delicious Mexican food here, prices are very reasonable! Staff was really friendly too!

The food was very good and tasty. For our liking the food came too fast and everything followed quickly. We had 3 plates in 1 hour.

We booked two 3-course meals through Social Deal (which means you get a selection of courses for a fixed price, excluding drinks and extra costs). The chicken wings starter was quite good, it was tasty but a little dry. The nachos were decently tasty but the plating did not allow easy and even eating, also it was somewhat low on meat quantity. As main course I had Pollo Picante, the flavor was good but again kinda dry, nice sides dishes though. The enchilada chicken was tasty but if you don’t like too much clumps of cheese it might be to overwhelming and the dish had a lot of bell pepper pieces (paprika), the rice side dish was kinda boring and dry (wasn’t very clear what part to eat that with). The drinks (pina con menta and Cuba Libre) were just okay, the pineapple drink was full of mint pieces that it was hard to drink without having leaves. The Cuba Libre was supposed to be Coca cola based but the taste of alcohol was a little too heavy. For dessert (churros and cinnamon ice cream) it had its good and lesser parts. Churros and vanilla ice cream were tasty but the chocolate sauce was not. The cinnamon ice cream was tasty but the red fruit was like a liquid sour jam. Then finally the service, unfortunately I might have caught them on a bad day. We were sat kind of hidden so this whole area did not get attention as needed. As for how we experienced it, sometimes she was at a table next to us but didn’t check on us, sometimes she’d look at our food while we were clearly finished and didn’t take it. Her attitude was not friendly more judgmental and quick. In the end they made a mistake on the bill and they were not considerative when I mentioned it. All in all it’s still a place to experience but not a place I’d quickly choose to go back to.

Regular customer here when it comes to Mexican food. Good service, central location and nice seating areas. Not to forget: delicious food!

Delicious food, good atmosphere and extremely friendly staff

Ok, straightforward Mexican food.

Had a great meal here via Social Deal. The food was tasty, but not special considering the cheap price. Cozy tent, it was very busy on Saturday. As a result, we sometimes had to wait a long time.

Delicious food. An excellent menu for only 17.50! It was really tasty and they also had plenty of vegetarian options (I now have Vega chicken wings and I'm completely happy). Despite a shortage of staff, the service was very friendly and attentive and they made sure we got to the theater on time!

The ordered salad was forgotten by the wait staff, but it turned out not to be necessary.

I did like the atmosphere food was good. The service was good. Not excellent I wouldl recommend this place: Popocatepetl.

Atmosphere was nice, it is a pretty restaurant/space. But, the food was overall disappointing. We ordered the vegetarian fajitas that came with super overcooked rice (it was so so overcooked) and no flavour at all, some "mexican salad" of shredded sweet sad cabbage salad, the vegetables (abougine, onion and peppers) inside the fajitas were mostly raw wrapped with very sad store bought tortillas, the only tasty part was the queso fresco. We arrived on a busy Friday before 8pm, even though we had a reservation, we were sat down 25 mins later to a table and the waitress forgot to bring our bill for 20 mins... to be fair, the place was packed but it was a bit annoying to see the waitress go over the bigger groups waay more often. Drinks were nice, so maybe to have only a starter like a quesadilla and a cocktail is a nice plan. The other dishes, not so sure.

Everything just right. Attentive service and good atmosphere. The best for 40 years!

Delicious food. Waiters are very friendly and fun to talk to. We had an amazing time here.